Shear Operator

Job Posting Title

Shear Operator

Job Description Summary

Running and maintaining shears and saws in production environment.

Job Description:

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Machine Operation: Operates hydraulic or power shears/saws to cut materials to precise dimensions.
• Setup and Calibration: Sets up machine stops, gauges, and blades, adjusting the rake (angle) and pressure for optimal cuts.
• Material Handling: Lifts, positions, and aligns materials (metal plates, sheets, bars) manually or using overhead cranes.
• Quality Inspection: Inspects finished workpieces for accuracy, checking for compliance with blueprints or work orders.
• Maintenance & Safety: Performs routine maintenance (e.g., lubricating, sharpening blades) and adheres to safety regulations, including wearing protective gear

Required Skills and Education

Attention to detail.

Mechanical aptitude.

High speed productivity.

Safety consciousness.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [email protected]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.